Penny D. Hanks Habetler
Nov 25, 2017
Mrs. Penny Dee Hanks Habetler, age 65, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 20, 1952 to Milburn & Joan (Gurzynski) Hanks and married Michael Habetler on December 4, 1970. Mrs. Habetler had been employed as a youth center director for years and also worked in sales at Fox Jewelry, JCPenney and...
Michael Funnell
Nov 21, 2017
Mr. Michael Ross Funnell , age 25, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on May 26, 1992 to Garfield & Cynthia (Woodard) Funnell. Mr. Funnel had been employed as a Roofer for Helferich Construction over the last 2 years. Michael truly enjoyed nature, hunting, fishing, bonfires & two tracking. SURVIVORS Parents, Garfield &...
Joseph L Szymas
Nov 20, 2017
Mr. Joseph Louis Szymas, age 89, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on September 28, 1928 to Joseph & Lena (Crouse) Szymas and graduated from Grand Haven High School in 1948. Mr. Szymas retired as a Supervisor for Story & Clark Piano Factory after 17 years. Joseph was a member of St....
Jefferey A Johnson
Nov 20, 2017
Mr. Jefferey Allen Johnson , age 36, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 20, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on October 9, 1981 and went to Whitehall High School. Mr. Johnson had been employed as a cook at Waters Edge, Bear Lake Tavern and 750 Grill, and more recently a construction worker and roofer. He enjoyed hunting,...
Kay Chappel
Nov 19, 2017
Mrs. Kay Frances Chappel, age 65, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. She was born in Niles, Michigan on December 31, 1951 to Alphonzo & Julia (Lee) Jordan. Ms. Chappel had been employed for the Muskegon County Sheriff Department as a Floor Guard and in Dispatch. She was a member and also an usher at House of Judah, taught...
Evelyn "Ebbie" F. Kerr
Nov 18, 2017
With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Evelyn Kerr was a blessing to everyone she met. She loved being a mother and took her roles as both a wife and mother to heart, but she just might have argued that becoming a grandmother was her most precious...
Robert Zettell
Nov 16, 2017
With a life that spanned times of war and times of peace, times of plenty and times of want, Robert Zettell was a hardworking man who was the sort of person others knew they could count on. He was deeply devoted to doing things the right way and always conducted himself in a gracious and ethical way. It was...
Jean M. Gallup
Nov 12, 2017
There was no one quite like Jean Gallup. A remarkable woman, Jeans beautiful smile and gracious heart could light up a room. A true blessing in the lives around her, Jeans positive nature and loving heart added much to those who came to know and love her. Born and raised in the lakeshore city of Muskegon, Michigan, Jean Marie...
Sidney J. Holwerda
Nov 8, 2017
Mr. Sidney John Holwerda, age 95, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 28, 1922 to Andrew & Rena (Vander Nall) Holwerda Sr. and served his country in the US Army Air Corp during World War II. He married the former Barbara Bennett on March 18, 1946. Mr. Holwerda had been...
Misty B Ashley
Nov 8, 2017
Mrs. Misty Bea Ashley, age 55, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on November 4, 1962 to Raymond & Doris (Short) Fay and married Jeffrey Ashley on March 31, 1995. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. SURVIVORS Husband, Jeff; daughter, Jennifer Rae Ashley Townsend; 1 grandchild; sisters, Kay &...
Karen A. Hodge
Nov 7, 2017
Mrs. Karen A. Hodge, age 82, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017. She was born in Fremont, Michigan on May 20, 1935 to Harvey & Jennie (Wolters) Dunning and married Erwin "Bill" Hodge on October 23, 1959. Mrs. Hodge had been the secretary at United Methodist Church of the Dunes for 30 years until retiring. Karen was a member...
Jeffrey A. Baxter
Nov 6, 2017
Mr. Jeffrey Aaron Baxter, age 38, died Monday, November 6, 2017. He was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas on November 4, 1979 to Clarence Baxter & Nancy (Miller) Baxter. Mr. Baxter had been a construction worker for 4 Star Builders for years. Jeffrey attended Dalton Baptist Church and enjoyed life to the fullest, fishing, hunting and swimming. As a handyman...
Kent W "Pearl" Dushane
Nov 5, 2017
Mr. Kent William "Pearl" DuShane, age 47, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on July 31, 1970 to William & Betty (Kramer) DuShane. SURVIVORS Mother, Betty DuShane of Grand Haven; brother, Kirk DuShane of Alto; many aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends and caregivers. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Thomas R Costas
Nov 3, 2017
Mr. Thomas Rice Costas, age 72, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017, surrounded by the love of his foster family, the King Family, of Rothbury. Tom was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 23, 1945 to George & Jane (Lambert) Costas and honorably served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. A quiet man, Tom personified...
Helen Vulgaris
Oct 28, 2017
Mrs. Helen Vulgaris, age 102, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Columbus Ohio. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on February 28, 1915 to Perry & Sophia (Mays) Antonopulis and married Chris Vulgaris on January 26, 1936. Helen spent most of her life in Muskegon MI. She was a long time member of the Greek Orthodox Church where...
Robert Lescinsky
Oct 26, 2017
Mr. Robert Rudolph Lescinsky, age 80, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017. He was born in West Virginia on March 6, 1937 to Rudolph & Rose (Plichta) Lescinsky. Mr. Lescinsky had been employed for Kandu for years. Robert volunteered at the Fish Fry's at the Fraternal Order of Eagles # 668. He enjoyed fishing and watching sports, especially hockey....
John C Harris
Oct 18, 2017
Mr. John Clinton Harris, age 89, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 28, 1928 to John & Ruth (Clawson) Harris and served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Harris had been a History Teacher for first for Central Junior High, Nelson and then Muskegon Muskegon High...
Irma C. Klont
Oct 16, 2017
Mrs. Irma C. Klont, age 95, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on March 21, 1922 to Giddeon & Karen (Paulson) Nelson and married Marshall Klont on March 20, 1942. Irma was a member of Samuel Lutheran Church. Mrs. Klont had been a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening, puzzles and...
